REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents
Andy Millin
reflector@tvbf.org
Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:37:28 -0400
Alex,
Sorry that I won't see you at OSH this year. I enjoyed talking with you at
that Velocity dinner two years ago. A lot of building has happened since
then.
The article on the strakes and doors would be great. I would also like to
hear more about your engine installation. I'm sure the whole group would
appreciate it. Just make sure you still have time to build.
Let us know about the 350 hp Subaru. Sounds interesting.
Did you see that new 300 hp monster from Bombardier? Rotax 963. It has
everything was have all been asking for in an aircraft engine. The only
problem will be the price. I noticed they didn't print one. That can't be
good.
Best,
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Alexander Balic
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 10:17 AM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents
Andy,
Actually 2 years ago Dave Bertram and I flew up to Osh on his Baron, at that
time we said that in 2 years we would fly formation back there in our
Velocities- Dave has the quick build stuff, and will be running a 350 Chevy,
and, I was a lot further along at the time, and running the SVX...... now, 2
years later, we are both a lot closer, but neither of us is that close-
maybe if I get cranking, I will make OSH next year!!! I decided to install
low compression pistons now instead of after I'm flying, so that will set me
back about a month right there,
I'll let you know how the eyeballs work out, I am hoping that I will be able
to repair the broken one........
I was thinking that I might make Reno this year - it is in September, and
there is going to be a white lightning up there running a 350 hp Subaru SVX
motor, so I thought that I would go up and talk to them about it.......
Alex
PS, taking advice from the group, I think I will try to write a short ( no
fluff) article for the VV about how circumnavigated my extra large strake
extensions with a flex cable and some bell cranks- the doors are finally
installed, so now I know that the system works properly, and I have totally
flush handles too!
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Andy Millin
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 6:52 AM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents
Got the last 6. Man, he said he had 59 of them when I called. Guess they
didn't last long.
I hope they work well for you.
Alex, are you going to be at OSH this year? Maybe see you at the Velocity
dinner...
Best,
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Alexander Balic
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 11:45 PM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents
Yes, thanks Andy, I got the last 6 of them, not arrived yet, they said one
was inop, but they threw that one in, so I'm not complaining, hope that they
are in as good condition as the ones that you received...
Alex
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Dennis Martin
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 7:44 PM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents
Andy,
Thanks for posting the information. I bought four vents and they are
"as advertised." This gives me a total of six vents, two from
factory for the panel, and four others to deliver either hot or cold
air as needed to front and back.
Dennis Martin
N767DG FG
>I received the eyeball vents on Thursday. Some wanted to know what they
>were like so here is the report.
>
>They are used and do show wear, but are in great working shape and are
>constructed out of sturdy stuff.
>
>A little dirt, but nothing a little soap and a brush won't clean right up.
>
>They will need to be stripped and either painted or polished. No problem
>for me, I would rather spend the time than the money.
>
>The eyeball itself seems to be dyed? a pinkish shade. Not objectionable to
>me, but not something I would have chosen.
>
>The bases are either black or zinc chromate.
>
>The opening is .871 diameter (digital caliper on e-bay $24 <g>) They have
>the disk type valve that turns 90 degrees. When opened they look like they
>will deliver a good volume of air.
>
>I will gladly use them in the overhead plenum. The bases are set at an
>angle and I don't believe they would work well for fresh air in the panel.
>
>I'm writing this one from home, not work, and I don't have the contact
>information for Ripeau. If you are interested, I hope you saved it. If
>not, I can get it at work on Monday. Either way, they said they had 50 or
>so in stock.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Best,
>
>Andy
>
>P.S. Yes, I'm still working on the plane. Life has gotten pretty busy
>lately so not MUCH working on the plane. Sorry no new pictures for a
while.
>
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